Donald Trump
Republican · US President SUPPORTS DATA CENTERSOutside AI PAC Money: $290.00M
Position on Hyperscale Data Centers
President Trump has been an outspoken champion of rapid hyperscale data center expansion, declaring AI the 'Greatest Economic Development Engine in History' and warning that communities resisting projects risk falling behind China. While recently urging developers to offer community 'dividends' to ease local backlash over electricity and water costs, he has consistently attacked data center moratoriums and pushed for accelerated construction across the country.
Verified Quotes & Evidence
"If companies want to make their Data Centers popular, pay the community, and/or individuals within the community, a 'dividend'... MAKE DEALS, and get them built!!!"
Date: 2026-10-21
→ Source: Newsweek / Truth Social
"There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and Data Centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China. WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS! We are leading China, and all others, and will continue to do so."
Date: 2026-09-14
→ Source: Truth Social
"If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant in, an AI plant or a data center, I would absolutely want it. Because the jobs are enormous and the money paid, the taxes paid, are just enormous."
Date: 2026-08
→ Source: Newsweek
"If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign. The good news is that there are plenty of other places that want them. If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame."
Date: 2026-08
→ Source: Newsweek / Truth Social